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Advanced search It allows one to adjust query details, and build an advanced query with logical operators, so that to obtain the most relevant results. In the case whe the MeSH based search is switched on, additionally it is possible to select pairs (descriptor + qualifier), so that a more accurate results can be obtained.
Expert search This function serves for finding experts in a domain, based on their achievements stored in the system (publications, projects, patents, etc). Querying is just like querying for any specific object type. Various additional criteria can be applied, e.g. global impact factor, citations, fund rasing cababilities. Moreover one can perform a search within a certain researchers group, e.g. PhD students, postdocs, etc.
Result page As a result of the search, the user receives a window with the results and a set of specified functions. One can use facets to drill down the data resource. The search terms are in red color. In addition number of records can be selected and used for generating advanced statistics by the reporting module.
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